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2010 Election Notice for SEIU Healthcare 1199NW members

Every two years, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW members elect our district officers and our co-workers for chapter leadership positions. Every member in good standing as of April 1, 2010 is eligible to vote. The election will be conducted by
mail.

Our Executive Board represents each of our union chapters. But more than that, it is a democratic body that upholds the
standards of our union and drives the growth and success of our organization. These elected leaders carry the goals of our union into our workplaces, and are an integral part of our collective success. Their leadership guides our financial decisions, and with their direction we have an ambitious plan to move our union forward and continue to win breakthroughs on affordable healthcare, career advancement, safe staffing, and secure retirement.

But our union will need to be stronger than ever. We have arrived at a historic moment – our growth into a strong
statewide union allows us to approach multiple employers to work on joint issues like training funds and safe staffing. This
unprecedented multi-employer bargaining opportunity unites us to set new standards for our members, improve the quality of patient care, and forge new relationships with employers.

In accordance with Articles VI and VII of SEIU Healthcare 1199NW By-Laws, elections for the following offices will be held in 2010:

  • President
  • Executive Vice President
  • Secretary-Treasurer
  • Vice President-Private Sector
  • Vice President-Public Sector

    Candidates elected as President, Executive Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, Vice President-Private Sector and Vice President-Public Sector will also serve as delegates to the SEIU Convention held during their term of office.

    Executive Board Representatives for each bargaining unit per Article VI Section 1

    All DSHS Officer Positions

    All SWEA Officer Positions

Terms of office are two years beginning June 1, 2010.

Nominating petitions will be available February 3, 2010 from the union’s Renton office and must be returned to the SEIU Healthcare 1199NW office at 15 South Grady Way, #200, Renton, WA 98057 no later than 5:00 p.m. March 3, 2010.

Elections will be held by mailed ballot. Ballots and a voters guide of candidates for all offices will be mailed to members by Friday April 16, 2010, at their address of record. Returned ballots received at P.O. Box 1040, Renton, WA 98057 no later than May 7, 2010, at 3:00 p.m., to be counted.

Click here for the complete 2010 Election Notice.